Certified Plant Electrician – Wastewater Treatment Veolia NA

Veolia Water Milwaukee LLC; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in water management services is seeking a skilled electrician to ensure the reliability of electrical systems at facilities. This role involves conducting preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and compliance with electrical codes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical maintenance, experience in large facilities, and the ability to train others. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to safe and efficient operations. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement savings options, making it a great opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license and GA Wastewater Collection System License.
• At least 3 years of experience as a commercial and/or industrial electrician.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for electrical maintenance and emergency repairs of equipment.
• Installs and repairs electrical fixtures and systems according to codes.
• Inspects and maintains equipment to ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Electrical codes compliance

Training and supervision

Problem-solving

Knowledge of electrical systems

Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Hand tools

Electrician’s tools

Job description

Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Job Description

BENEFITS

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for electrical maintenance and emergency repairs of electrical equipment at the facilities; proposes, prepares, makes modifications, and executes the preventive maintenance program designed for the facilities.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reviews or prepares proposed plans and specification for new or replacement equipment.
• Makes recommendations for improvements to existing equipment and facilities.
• Works with management to keep all equipment and buildings in compliance with electrical codes.
• Provides training and supervision to others in the replacement or installation of existing or new equipment.
• Repairs and maintains all facility electrical wiring and fixtures in accordance with blueprints, manuals, and building codes using appropriate hand and electrician’s tools.
• Installs and repairs electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment.
• Repairs and maintains major equipment such as motors, generators, and electrical control systems.
• Tests defective equipment to determine the cause of malfunction or failure using standard electrical test equipment.
• Observes functioning of installed facility equipment to detect hazards and need for adjustment, relocation, or replacement.
• Inspects circuits and wiring for specified shielding and grounding and repairs or rewires plant equipment systems according to state building codes and safety regulations.
• Plans layout of new wiring installations.
• Inspects all equipment on a regularly scheduled basis; meets all requirements of the established preventive maintenance program; inspects, maintains, and repairs solid state boiler control systems and electrical switch gear and electric motors.
• Adjusts, calibrates, and repairs electrical-pneumatic control systems; inspects electrical pneumatic systems for emergency repairs; reports and logs all findings.
• Maintains the files necessary to support all maintenance activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

Work Environment:

• The work area can involve a working environment indoors as well as outdoors, which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required.
• Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals.
• The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.
• Night and weekend shift rotation may be required.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Experience in a large MBR plant.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of advanced mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Ability to use computers and computer software including, but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and to enter data into computerized management systems to compose and complete computer reports.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Possess certification as a licensed electrician with at least 3 years of experience as a commercial and/or industrial electrician.
• GA Wastewater Collection System License.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to work on electrical equipment; have vision sufficient to perform electrical maintenance; have hearing in the normal range with or without correction.
• In an 8-hour shift must be able to transport self across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, climb and work off of a ladder or scaffold and climb into and out of vehicles having high ground clearance; use arms and back to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts; carry a 50 pound tool box up a flight of stairs; work in confined spaces and wear and use appropriate safety equipment.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.